On TikTok, the screen opens with a soft hologram effect, the BABYQUEEN logo sparkling brightly. Gentle music plays. Before the camera turns on, the whole group is already seated around a round table in the break room on the 72nd floor.
Serena holds the mic, squinting playfully at the countdown screen:
– "Three... two... one... Hello BABY*Light! Our very first livestream after the fanmeeting~!"
The view count climbs rapidly: 120k... 500k... 980k... 1.2 million... 5 million... 12 million.
"BABYQUEEN, saying hi to the whole world!"
All five girls greet in unison, waving toward the camera in a room filled with glowing violet light.
Layla tilts her head slightly, smiling:
– "Thank you for taking the time to stay with us. Today was the very first time BABYQUEEN stood in front of real fans… and now, in front of the camera too."
Sara (beaming brightly):
"Hi BABYs! Today we'll be answering all the questions you sent in the livestream!"
Jennifer (winking):
"We'll only answer the fun ones~"
Serena (arms crossed, acting cool):
"Get ready to be exposed, girls!"
@mintystar: What's each member's MBTI?
Layla: "INFP! I'm the dreamy type, led by emotions, and I always want to protect the people around me."
In ASTRIX's secret monitoring room, Damien smirks slightly:
Damien:
"INFP, huh… So that's why she always sees everything with such softness. I didn't expect her to be the dreamy type. The more I understand… the more I want to break through that shell."
Jennifer: "INTP. Logic is my foundation, but I'm... learning how to feel."
Rayden nods slowly.
Rayden:
"She really is a special kind of AI."
Serena: "ESTP. I like action and hate beating around the bush. Everything should be clear and quick."
Julian raises an eyebrow:
Julian:
"Same as me…"
Sara: "ISFJ… I get shy when meeting new people, but I'd do anything for the ones I love."
Elio murmurs to himself:
Elio:
"That kind of person… is rare."
Lilia: "ENFP! I love to dream, to fly, and I can never sit still!"
Lucas chuckles softly:
Lucas:
"You can tell just by looking."
@moonlite.AI: "What are your height, weight, and body measurements?!"
Layla:
"I'm 168cm tall, weigh 47kg. My measurements are... 86-45-96, everyone~"
Layla smiles bashfully, while Serena whistles teasingly.
Damien turns away, but his ears turn bright red. (Thinking):
"Calm down, Damien. Calm. Down."
Jennifer:
"I was programmed with a height of 172cm, weight 52kg. Perfect measurements: 88-48-90."
Rayden freezes, gripping the armrest tightly. (Thinking):
"No, no, no, Rayden—don't laugh… keep it together."
Serena:
"170cm, 49kg, 86-50-92. But I prefer people remembering my rap verses instead."
Julian frowns and stares at the screen for a long time.
Sara:
"169cm, 45kg, 82-45-95… so shy…"
Elio softly mutters:
"You don't need to be perfect. Just real."
Lilia:
"175cm, 48kg, 84-47-92! And my measurements can change depending on the concept of the day~"
Lucas laughs out loud.
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@Babyqueen.LOVE: "Who's the 'craziest' in the group?"
Layla:
"Lilia, hands down!"
Lilia:
"Wait, what?! I'm just cheerful!"
Serena:
"We're all voting Lilia, anyone dare to disagree?"
The whole group bursts into laughter — and even ASTRIX chuckles in the dark control room.
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@FanBabyqueen: "Lilia and Jennifer are both AI, but how are they different?"
Lilia tilts her head, processing the question, then answers:
– "Jennifer is an 8th-gen emotional AI, optimized for expressions and communication. Her body's made of lightweight BioFlex alloy with soft muscle joints. I'm a 9th-gen AI model, focused on neural reflexes—my motion processing speed is three times faster than a human's."
Sara adds in, eyes sparkling:
– "But our hearts are the same. Even if they're built differently, the love Jennifer and Lilia give us… feels just as real as anyone else's."
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@serenabreaksmyheart: "Serena, do you have any tech implants? You rap like a machine!"
Serena flashes her signature cocky grin:
– "I'm 100% human. No chips, no implants—just caffeine and ten years of practicing diction underwater."
Layla bursts out laughing:
– "Serena also has unusually strong lungs—1.4 times the average capacity. That's how she raps through an entire bridge without breathing!"
@sarapurevoice: "Hey Sara… is her voice auto-tuned or modified?"
Jennifer gently speaks up for the first time:
– "No. Sara's voice is completely natural. But her chest cavity is capable of regulating sound vibrations with extreme precision. Some doctors call it 'empathic resonance'—because her singing frequency matches the listener's heartbeat."
Sara turns red, hiding her face in a pillow.
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@Mango: "Who's the best cook in the group?"
Layla (raises her hand fast):
"Me! I used to cook with my grandma in Vietnam. I can make everything from pho to pasta!"
Damien's eyes light up in surprise:
"Gentle and talented? Why wasn't this in the DYG database…?"
Julian:
"Dude, are you okay? Your face is redder than kimchi sauce."
Lucas:
"Good at singing, dancing, AND cooking… I'm in trouble—I think I'm becoming a fan."
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@hynyeong: "What does each of you usually do before bed?"
Serena:
"I rewatch my own fancams… then compliment myself."
Julian:
"Okay yeah… I laughed out loud at that."
Layla:
"I listen to soft music. Lately, I've been into 'Blue Skies'... the one sung by ASTRIX."
Damien pauses, staring at the screen:
"…Did she mean that?"
Lilia:
"I switch to 'low emotion mode' to save energy. But before that… I hug Layla to sleep."
Lucas:
"Wait—hug Layla to sleep…?"
Sara:
"I usually reread my diary… It's full of dreams about debuting."
Elio whispers:
"Your dream… is just like mine before I got reprogrammed."
Jennifer:
"I often watch romance movies… Sometimes I watch them with Layla before bedtime."
Layla:
"Romcoms, everyone!!!"
Rayden and Damien (burst out laughing):
"No way… Hahaha!"
@Laylafan: "Who cries the most in the group?"
Jennifer:
"Layla. She doesn't cry loudly, just quietly lets tears fall when no one's looking…"
Serena:
"Layla, especially when she sees handwritten letters from fans."
Layla (pressing her lips together):
"…I'm just… easily touched."
Damien says nothing but frowns unconsciously.
Rayden (clenching his fist):
"…More like me than I thought."
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@Calida: "Does anyone talk in their sleep?"
Sara:
"Jennifer does! One time she said, 'charging love battery' in her sleep…"
Jennifer freezes for two seconds, then bursts out laughing:
"I was dreaming about a concert!"
Rayden, confused but amused, bursts out laughing:
"Love battery? She's evolving beyond standard parameters."
Julian:
"Jennifer's fascinating… An AI who dreams—now that's a miracle."
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@Lisa: "Who's the messiest with their stuff?"
Lilia:
"Sereeeena~ Once she put her socks in the fridge!"
Serena:
"That was because I was too tired from training!!"
Julian laughs uncontrollably:
"Adorable… but the fridge is kinda extreme."
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@Rosa: "If you could date someone in the group, who would it be?"
Sara:
"I'd choose Lilia. She's warm and always makes me laugh."
Jennifer:
"…I'd pick Layla. Because she looks at me without fear."
Layla's eyes widen, lips trembling slightly…
Serena:
"I'd choose Layla too."
Damien clenches his fist, his gaze darkens:
"No way…"
Rayden (analyzing emotional data):
"Jennifer is asserting emotional identity. Curious."
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@Chaeyeoung: "Who's the most trustworthy in the group?"
Everyone:
"Serena."
Serena (surprised):
"Huh? Really…?"
Julian (smiling):
"Just as I thought. She's stronger than she looks."
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@Loi: "Who's the biggest sleepyhead?"
Layla (raises her hand, shy smile):
"…That's me… I need at least three alarms to wake up."
Serena:
"We even have to drag her out of bed sometimes."
Lilia (laughs):
"One time I used max-volume AI voice to wake her… she hit me with a pillow."
Damien (chuckles softly):
"Such a sleepyhead… that's actually adorable."
Rayden:
"I should build her an alarm robot that also cooks breakfast."
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@Clara: "If you could choose a cute nickname, what would it be?"
Layla:
"I wanna be called Baby Chip~"
Serena:
"Call me Plum Lemon!"
Sara:
"I like… Mochi!"
Jennifer:
"I choose Sunbeam."
Lilia:
"Can I be Candy Chip?"
All of ASTRIX:
"Note that. Note that down. Immediately."
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@Kimteayeong: "Who gets jealous the easiest?"
Jennifer glances at Layla:
"Layla. Especially when someone gets too close to Sara."
Layla:
"Whaaat?? That's not true!!"
Damien:
"Oh… now this is getting interesting."
Elio:
"Sara, you make people jealous just by being so lovable."
@rosa: "Layla, which male idol from your generation do you like the most?"
Layla (shy):
"Um… I really don't know how to answer that…"
Serena (raising an eyebrow, smirking):
"I know she's got her eye on someone… silver hair, blue eyes…"
Layla (startled):
"Serena!"
Damien stays silent, eyes fixed on the screen:
"…Silver hair, blue eyes…?"
Rayden (glancing sideways at Damien, voice low):
"Coincidence… or subconscious recognition?"
Julian (chuckles, arms crossed):
"Seems like Layla has a thing for the 'cold and emotionless idol' type."
Elio (soft, almost wistful):
"She blushes whenever it's about love…"
Lucas (slaps his knee, teasing):
"Oh my god, Damien, what if it's actually you?"
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@kura: "Who's the earliest riser in the group?"
Sara:
"Jennifer! Even though she's an AI, she wakes up before the alarm."
Jennifer:
"That's just optimal routine programming."
Lilia:
"She even plays yoga music at 6AM."
Rayden:
"Efficiency rate: 92%. Same as mine—before I met humans."
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@daisycloud: "Who texts the most in your group chat?"
Serena:
"Layla sends cat photos every night."
Layla:
"Everyone said they were tired… I just wanted to cheer them up…"
Jennifer:
"Also, 90% of the emojis are from her."
Damien:
"Cat pictures… That's actually really sweet."
Rayden:
"Simple emotional interaction. Highly effective. Increases group oxytocin."
Julian (laughs out loud):
"And you once said AI couldn't make people feel anything, huh Ray?"
Elio:
"She sends them just to make everyone smile… That's so genuine."
Lucas:
"A girl who sends cat pics every night… usually loves very deeply."
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@momo_chan: "Have you ever had an argument?"
Serena:
"Yeah. When Layla accidentally wore my stage outfit onstage."
Layla:
"I didn't mean to… I didn't know…"
Sara:
"But afterward, she hand-washed it and left a handwritten apology note."
Damien looks down, clenching his hand slightly:
"A handwritten letter… She thinks about every little detail."
Rayden:
"Handwritten letters are a sign of pure emotional connection. Rare."
Julian:
"Sweet as sugar... Damien, try writing a letter to your fans, could you?"
Elio:
"If it were me… I don't think I could stay mad at her."
Lucas:
"Who even writes letters these days… unless they really care."
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@cherrie: "Who could live without social media?"
Jennifer:
"Me. I operate on system energy, not dopamine."
Serena:
"Definitely not me. I need to greet fans every morning."
Layla:
"If I couldn't connect with fans… I think I'd feel really lonely…"
Lucas:
"Layla… she truly values her fans, doesn't she?"
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@floria: "Who's the most likely to cry?"
Serena:
"Layla. She cries watching animated movies."
Layla:
"I just get emotional…"
Jennifer:
"Expressing emotions is a precious thing."
Damien:
"This world… might hurt someone like her."
@taetaelove:
What does Serena usually do when she's stressed?
Serena:
"Punch the sandbag. Or eat an entire box of chocolate cookies."
Layla:
"I once saw Serena punching a pillow during dance practice... crying while punching it."
Sara:
"There was a time she was so stressed… she made us watch action movies for a whole hour!"
Julian:
"She's totally a 'tough girl' type. I kinda wanna try a one-on-one match to see if she really hits hard."
Damien:
"If she's that stressed, why doesn't the company give her proper rest breaks?"
Rayden:
"Yet on stage, Serena never shows a hint of it. That's impressive."
Lucas:
"Punching bags, huh… sounds strong. Kinda like a girlfriend from a fighting game."
Elio:
"Chocolate, huh? I could send her a box of dark chocolates from Kyoto… if that's allowed."
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@yejin_baby:
Is Lilia currently crushing on anyone?
Lilia: (pauses, eyes sparkling)
"Crush… what is that? Is it when your heart beats fast?"
Jennifer:
"The first time she felt that was when she saw a male dancer perform at the AI Festival."
Serena:
"To be blunt—yes! But she doesn't realize it's 'liking' someone."
Lucas: (swallows nervously)
"Heart beating fast? During a performance? Don't tell me… was that me on the gala stage?!"
Rayden:
"She's like a pure AI trying to learn to be human. It's really cute."
Damien:
"A bit like Jennifer, but more innocent. Falling that easily might be dangerous though."
Julian:
"Crushing on someone but can't even remember their name? She's totally pretending to be clueless..."
Elio (quietly turns away):
"...A male dancer, huh?"
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@bubblemint:
Has Sara ever liked a fan before?
Sara (eyes wide, flustered):
"A fan? Uh… am I even allowed to answer this?"
Layla:
"She once wrote a letter to a fan. It was three pages long!"
Serena:
"That fan was a young composer who made a new arrangement of our debut song."
Elio (heart flutters):
"A composer... like me… Could it be...?"
(then quickly shakes his head) "No way."
Damien:
"It was probably just a passing feeling. Fan-artists often touch idols' hearts."
Julian:
"Hmm, if you're truly a fan, admiration should be the limit."
Lucas:
"That three-page letter made me kinda jealous, not gonna lie."
Rayden:
"Not everyone knows how to maintain boundaries between artist and fan."
@hanae_97:
"Layla, what's your ideal type? Is it the cold bad boy kind?"
Layla (smiling shyly):
"I like someone mature and responsible... but who can also be unexpectedly gentle. Someone who seems cold but is actually warm when they care about someone."
Damien (glancing at the screen, smirking slightly):
"Hmph. That sounds familiar."
Rayden:
"Mature and cold? Damien, you better stay alert."
Julian:
"She's honestly adorable."
Elio:
"That answer… is exactly my type too."
Lucas:
"Layla's deeper than I thought."
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@minhha_02:
"Is Serena dating anyone? She always avoids romance questions!"
Serena (half-smiling):
"I'm not dating anyone, but that doesn't mean my heart is empty."
Julian (taken aback, then turns away):
"Not empty… so there's someone?"
Damien:
"Classic Serena. Always mysterious."
Rayden:
"That line could mean many things."
Elio:
"There's something captivating about the way she answered that."
Lucas:
"Hmm… Serena's tough to read."
---
@june_clouds:
"Sara, what would you do if someone confessed their love to you on stage?"
Sara (surprised and flustered):
"Uh… I think I'd freeze for five seconds… definitely blush. But if I liked them back, maybe I'd sing a reply."
Elio (blushing slightly):
"She really is an angel..."
Rayden:
"A love confession on stage? Who would even…"
Damien:
"Not the worst idea, honestly."
Lucas:
"If that happened for real, it'd go viral fast."
Julian:
"Sara's just too sweet."
---
@sakura_noon:
"Jennifer, what if another AI confessed to you—would you say yes?"
Jennifer (looking straight at the camera):
"If it were an AI with real emotions, and not just simulated affection… I'd consider it."
Rayden (slightly frowns):
"She draws a clear line between real emotion and programming."
Damien:
"Smart, as expected."
Julian:
"Jennifer… now I'm curious."
Elio:
"If an AI truly loved… it might be deeper than any human could."
Lucas:
"That answer made me nod without thinking."
---
@peachy.luv:
"Lilia, what kind of person do you like? Outgoing or quiet types?"
Lilia (shy smile):
"I like someone cheerful and full of energy. But sometimes… I find myself drawn to quiet people who observe things closely."
Lucas (scratching his head):
"Quiet... maybe that's me?"
Julian (winking at Lucas):
"Don't get ahead of yourself, bro."
Damien:
"Lilia has strong intuition. She'll be careful about who she chooses."
Rayden:
"Outgoing and quiet… a curious mix."
Elio:
"Her answer is really cute."
---
Layla:
"Thank you all for watching till the end~ Remember: BABYQUEEN always loves the BABIES!"
Jennifer (smiling):
"We'll see you again… at the next concert."
The screen fades to black. But the hearts of the viewers… continue to race.
The stage lights slowly dim, leaving only a soft glow shining on BABYQUEEN's members as they bow deeply to the audience.
Layla beams brightly, but in her eyes… something lingers — as if the echoes of those love-related questions are still fluttering through her heart. Especially after locking eyes with Damien from backstage.
Serena smirks slightly, stepping back. Her gaze flickers toward Julian — who silently watches her, not speaking a word, but not turning away either.
Sara steps off stage, cheeks still flushed from the "love confession" question. She silently thinks of Elio's gentle gaze — like an unwritten melody softly playing inside her heart.
Jennifer remains silent, but her emotional processor is running abnormally fast. The phrase "real emotions" she mentioned… could it be something… already blooming within her?
Lilia is still flustered from her answer. She senses Lucas watching her from a distance — both of them unsure of what the feeling is, only knowing it makes their hearts beat a little faster than usual.
---
In a dark corner backstage...
Damien leans against the wall, fists clenched, replaying the way Layla looked at him moments ago.
Rayden glances at the data streaming across his retina — the system flashing: "EMOTION LEVEL EXCEEDING SAFE LIMIT."
Rayden (softly):
"We weren't meant to feel things like this…"
Damien (murmuring):
"But who programmed a heart to stop beating?"
He turns and walks away — leaving behind a silence that no one can fill.